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09-21-2006, 12:56 PM
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wireless router vs. wireless access point
Hey there, setting up a home wireless network for the first time. Just splitting a cable connection between three PCs.
I'm going to buy the hardware, but what is the difference between a wireless router and a wireless access point? Which one do I need? thx |
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09-21-2006, 01:21 PM
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A wireless router will send out a wireless signal from a modem.
A wireless access point will receive a wireless signal from a wireless router / NIC and send it on again to form a larger wireless network with a larger range  Without an existing wireless network a wireless access point would be useless.
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09-21-2006, 01:22 PM
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Perfect. Thanks for clarifying!
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09-21-2006, 01:24 PM
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09-21-2006, 02:11 PM
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A wired network based on a non-wireless router can add wireless connectivity by simply adding a WAP. The WAP is connected to one of the LAN ports on the wired router and sends out a wireless signal allowing additional devices to connect to the same network. |
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09-21-2006, 02:39 PM
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 oops, how embarresing...having looked into it you appear to be correct.I've believed what I said, to be right for quite a long time  Everyone makes mistakes...right? In that case I better just clarify...can the WAP be used to extend range on an existing wireless network? |
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09-21-2006, 02:59 PM
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Yes, if it's capable of being configured as a repeater.
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09-21-2006, 03:13 PM
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I think I thought a WAP did the job that a repeater is designed to do!
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09-22-2006, 11:04 AM
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It actually can - depending on the model of the WAP.
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